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    propellant

    US /prəˈpɛlənt/

    ・

    UK /prəˈpelənt/

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    n.NounGeneral term for fuel used in engines
    Add more propellant to the rocket engine
    n.NounA substance used to create pressure in an aerosol can, forcing the contents out.
    The propellant in this spray can is flammable.
    n.NounAn explosive substance that is used to propel a projectile, such as a bullet or shell.
    Gunpowder is a type of propellant used in firearms.
    n.NounA fuel, often a mixture of substances, used to provide thrust in a rocket engine.
    The rocket uses a solid propellant for its initial boost.

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    Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped

    04:59Why Controversial Cluster Bombs Are Being Sent to Ukraine | WSJ Equipped
    • Behind those is the propellant.

      Behind those is the propellant.

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    Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner

    13:47Why It Took Boeing A Decade To Launch NASA Astronauts On Starliner
    • That really started to change in about 2018 when we first got an idea that there were some propellant issues with the Starliner capsule.

      That really started to change in about 2018 when we first got an idea that there were some propellant issues with the Starliner capsule.

    • That really started to change in about 2018 when we first got an idea that there were some propellant issues with the Starliner capsule.

      That really started to change in about 2018 when we first got an idea that there were some propellant issues with the Starliner capsule.

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    Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon

    10:09Why NASA Is Racing Back To The Moon
    • The idea being that not only can water help crews survive longer, but can be mined and split into hydrogen and oxygen, which are big components of rocket propellant.

      The idea being that not only can water help crews survive longer, but can be mined and split into hydrogen and oxygen, which are big components of rocket propellant.

    • but can be mined and split into hydrogen and oxygen, which are big components of rocket propellant.

      but can be mined and split into hydrogen and oxygen, which are big components of rocket propellant.

    B1

    5 of the World's Most Dangerous Chemicals

    10:455 of the World's Most Dangerous Chemicals
    • rocket scientists thought about using this stuff as a propellant, they quickly learned that this idea was bad.

      rocket scientists thought about using this stuff as a propellant, they quickly learned that this idea was bad.

    • the very short time that us rocket scientists thought about using this stuff as a propellant,

      the very short time that us rocket scientists thought about using this stuff as a propellant,

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    How Missile System Works | ATACMS MLRS

    08:20How Missile System Works | ATACMS MLRS
    • When ignited, it initiates the combustion process of the solid propellant.

      When ignited, it initiates the combustion process of the solid propellant.

    • This propellant is not just any substance;

      This propellant is not just any substance;

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    The Fed cuts rates - and signals a pause

    10:19The Fed cuts rates - and signals a pause
    • These balloons don't have any propellant, so they fly wherever the wind takes them, but, uh, they can adjust their height.

      These balloons don't have any propellant, so they fly wherever the wind takes them, but, uh, they can adjust their height.

    • These balloons don't have any propellant, so they fly wherever the wind takes them.

      These balloons don't have any propellant, so they fly wherever the wind takes them.

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    The Chemistry of Fireworks - Reactions

    06:32The Chemistry of Fireworks - Reactions
    • The bottom has a little pocket of black powder, granular black powder propellant.

      The bottom has a little pocket of black powder, granular black powder propellant.

    • There's a very important time fuse that goes from the propellant into the center of the casing.

      There's a very important time fuse that goes from the propellant into the center of the casing.

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    Top 10 INCREDIBLE Alternatives to Alternative ENERGY

    11:17Top 10 INCREDIBLE Alternatives to Alternative ENERGY
    • But by making microwaves bounce off reflectors inside a sealed chamber, scientists were able to achieve thrust without the use of a propellant.

      But by making microwaves bounce off reflectors inside a sealed chamber, scientists were able to achieve thrust without the use of a propellant.

    • were able to achieve thrust without the use of a propellant.

      were able to achieve thrust without the use of a propellant.

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    October Sky (3/11) Movie CLIP - Test Launches (1999) HD

    03:11October Sky (3/11) Movie CLIP - Test Launches (1999) HD
    • I'm concerned that the mass of the added propellant compared to the mass of the empty rocket won't be too little.

      I'm concerned that the mass of the added propellant compared to the mass of the empty rocket won't be too little.

    • I'm concerned that the mass of the added propellant...

      I'm concerned that the mass of the added propellant...

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    Future by Design (2006) Official Full Movie

    29:23Future by Design (2006) Official Full Movie
    • And for hovering, we then eject the same propellant downward and generate a ring vortex, a whirling vortex beneath the craft.

      And for hovering, we then eject the same propellant downward and generate a ring vortex, a whirling vortex beneath the craft.

    • For hovering, we then eject the same propellant downward

      For hovering, we then eject the same propellant downward

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